My Treatment ChoiceAs I wrote previously, there is a difference between aging and getting old. Already under treatment for coronary artery disease, and now with a prostate cancer diagnosis, at sixty-nine which... By Will Jones4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Times in Life" -- Interview with Sonny HunterRecently I interviewed Sonny Hunter, a singer-songwriter from Houston, TX who wrote and recorded an inspirational cancer awareness song/video titled “Times in Life.” I was inspired by the song/video and... By BrianM.Green3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Remember Our Sons—and BrothersSo many health conditions are hereditary, for example I was the first out of 12 grandchildren of the fourth generation to get dry macular degeneration, and I have a nephew... By Len Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition like prostate cancer, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Role of Your Partner in Sexual HealthThe role of the partner is extremely important when one is dealing with prostate cancer. In many cases, the partner is going through various stages of their partner’s new diagnosis... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Becoming A Cancer WarriorMy name is Todd Seals. I live in the rural town of Silverlake Wa. 20 miles due west of Mt. St. Helens. In June of 2006 at the age of... By Todd Seals5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Is a Clinical Trial for Me? 5 Tips to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Post-Surgery ThoughtsRead about Len's pre-surgery thoughts here! It is now late afternoon on 6/5/13, and I’m in my hospital room at Penn with the mandatory catheter implanted in me. About the... By Len Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kegels For HimDid you know that men can also perform Kegel exercises? I would guess no. Most people tend to relate Kegel exercises with giving birth and other exercises women perform to... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Decisions, DecisionsAs I wrote at the end of my first article, “C Day: The Day I Learned I Had Prostate Cancer,” more will be revealed. On the day I received the... By Will Jones5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pre-Surgery ThoughtsI now know I have a rather severe prostate cancer (PC), and in both my mind and my urologist’s mind, a robotic (Da Vinci) radical prostatectomy is the only answer... By Len Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Decision Time!The “bomb” had been dropped, and if you’re like I was then, you are in disbelief. Cancer wasn’t going to strike me, and now I was facing life, death, and... By Len Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Old Dog, New Tricks?Prostate cancer treatments can have major implications for your sexual health, beyond ED and other physical issues. The mental and emotional impact of the immediate loss of sexual activity, the... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"C-Day:" The Day I Learned I Had Prostate CancerPrior to a routine physical in December of 2016, I had blood drawn for a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. It had been several years since I’d had one, and... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Psychosexual (Side) EffectIn this article, I would like to talk about a few of the not-so-commonly discussed issues that are related to prostate cancer. There are many journal articles written about the... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Bombs Are DroppedTwice in my life, I’ve had a life-threatening “bomb”, one literally and one figuratively, come much too close to me. The first one was at the beginning of my second... By Len Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments